Ecuador may partially privatize TAME

The Ecuadorian government is considering partially privatizing its national carrier TAME Linea Aerea del Ecuador (EQ) and is looking for a strategic partner to develop Eloy Alfaro International (MEC) in Manta, the country’s tourism minister Freddy Ehlers told ATW in a recent interview.

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The Ecuadorian government is considering partially privatizing its national carrier TAME Linea Aerea del Ecuador (EQ) and is looking for a strategic partner to develop Eloy Alfaro International (MEC) in Manta, the country’s tourism minister Freddy Ehlers told ATW in a recent interview.
“We are interested in having conversations for a joint venture for TAME,” he said, conceding discussions have already taken place with several airlines. “We ...